Week 1 Challenges

Week 1

Game On! Welcome to Week 1 of Expedition Nai!

Remember…

Mark your calendars for Virtual Playshops & Team Meetings—extra points are awarded to those who participate.

This is not a race—take your time and have fun! Most challenges can be submitted until the end of the game.

If videos have a length requirement – don’t worry about it being exact.

Prize Challenge submissions must be submitted by Thursday at 11:59PM pst.

If you have questions – message us.

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Fashion, Song, Dance & Outright Silliness!

Taking Care of Ourselves

Spread Kindness & Joy

Jewish Ritual & Community

Learn New Things!

Exclusive Challenges for MH Residents & Hosts

Meet New People & Make New Friends!

Being Extra

7. Upcycle Your Threads!
6 points. Tie dye, cut, sew, or otherwise alter a piece of clothing! Show us the before and after. (Photo or 10-sec. Video) **Prize Challenge: Unique submissions will be rewarded.
8. Make A Music Video
10 points. Record a 30 second music video lip syncing to your favorite song. (Video) **Prize Challenge: Unique submissions will be rewarded.
9. Expedition Parkour
3 points. Take a 15 second video of you doing parkour in your home! Safety first! (Video)
10. Dance Wars!
8 points. Got a sidewalk? A porch? A window? Meet eyes with a stranger across the way and challenge them to a dance battle! Video should be at least 15 seconds and at least two people should be featured dancing against each other. (Video)
11. Expedition Nai JAMZ
1 point. Got a favorite song that other teams should know about? Throw it on the Expedition Nai playlist! Take a screenshot of the song you added to the list! (Photo)
12. Quarantine Chic: Strut the Catwalk (Background music a plus).
4 points. Take a 15 second video of you strutting down the runway in your Quarantine couture outfit. (Video) **Sharing Bonus: Share this video publicly on your social media and tag #expeditionNai for 2 points bonus.
13. Songwriter Winner
6 points. Write a handwashing song inspired by the word ‘community’ and perform it for 20 seconds. (Video or audio file)
14. Socially-Distant Selfie with a Stranger!
1 point. From your living room window or a walk outside, take a selfie and be sure that someone across the way is in it! (Photo)
15. Time for a Makeover
3 points. Style your pet, roommate, self, or an inanimate object in your home with a fashion forward look! (Photo) **Prize Challenge
16. Be a TikTok star
5 points. Recreate a trending video on TikTok! (Video)
17. Mad Scientist
6 points. Using household items, recreate a science experiment you have found online. Submit a 30 second video of your experiment! (Video) **Prize Challenge
18. Professor Nai
5 points. Give a one minute long presentation about something new you learned this week or that you want to tell other teams about. (Video)

Treat Yourself

19. Throwback TV
2 points. Watch your favorite old TV show or movie! Take a selfie with you and the screen. (Photo)
20. Iron Chef!
8 points. Prepare a new recipe you haven’t made before and film a 30 second video of you making it. **Prize Challenge
21. Film Critique
5 points. Make a 20 second video reviewing your favorite movie or TV series you have watched recently. (Video)
22. Chopped Chef!
5 points. Close your eyes and pull four ingredients out of your pantry or refrigerator and make a dish! Be sure to record yourself for at least 20 seconds while making the dish and tell us what ingredients you’re using. (Video)
23. Pretzel It Up
4 points. In honor of national pretzel day (in the US) make some homemade soft pretzels! (Photo)
24. Complete a Crossword
2 points. Finish a crossword and send us a photo of the crossword and your most proud facial expression! (Photo)
25. At Home
3 points. Do something from the NY Times’ ‘At Home’ Section. Send a Photo/Video of whatever you’re doing. (Photo or Video)
26. Workout Beginner
3 points. Complete an at-home workout that is right for you and send us a selfie with a sense of accomplishment. (Photo)
27. Workout Intermediate
3 points. Complete an at-home workout and send us a 5-second video of your victory dance when it’s over. (Video)
28. Workout Expert
5 points. Complete an at-home workout and send us a 5-second video of your favorite move of the day. (Video)
29. Do Nothing
1 point. Do nothing for three minutes. Show us what that looks like. (Photo)

Mitzvah Magic

30. Essential Kindness for Essential Employees
6 points. Do something kind for an essential worker you know (ex. medical professionals, grocery store employees, etc.) and send us a picture! (Photo)
31. Thank a Teacher
2 points per thank you for a maximum of 6 points. Send a teacher or mentor of yours a thank you message and show us what you are sending! Texts count! (Photo)
32. Trash Collector
5 points. Take a brief walk around the block and pick up pieces of trash on your way. Snap a selfie with you and your trash bag. (Photo)
33. Postal Worker Appreciation
6 points. Getting mail and packages delivered right to you? Be sure to do something to show your delivery person that you’re grateful! Take a picture or video of the letter, snack, gift certificate, or anything else you may be leaving out for them. (Photo or video)
34. Make a Mitzvah
7 points. Perform a mitzvah of your choice and send us a picture of what you did! (Photo)
35. Mail Love
2 points. Send a piece of snail or virtual mail to a loved one in another state or country! (Photo)

Jewbilation

36. Omer Overload
6 points. Record a video of you counting the Omer! (Video) **Prize Challenge
37. Omer Overload 2
2 points. Record a video of you counting the Omer on another day. Videos must be submitted on different days to be eligible. (Video)
38. Yom Ha’Atzmaut
4 points. Take a picture of you doing something to observe Yom HaAtzmaut (Israel’s Independence Day)! (Photo)
39. Moishe Minyan
10 points. Organize a virtual Shabbat gathering with at least 10 people and perform Shabbat rituals. (Photo)
40. Six Word Story
3 points. Write a six word story describing your Jewish journey. http://www.sixwordstories.net/ Share a photo of your story. (Photo)
41. Havdalah
3 points. How are you separating the weekend from the weekday? Show us a photo that clearly shows you are in weekend mode. (Photo)
42. Passover Leftovers
4 points. Make a dish with Passover leftovers. Send a 15-second video describing what you’re making and what leftovers you are using! (Video) **Prize Challenge
43. Register for the Global Voices Webinar on 4/28
2 points. Pre-register for the Global Voices Webinar. We will be using the registration list Zoom gathers – nothing for you to submit here! (Register on Zoom)
44. Check In at the Global Voices Webinar on 4/28
8 points. The Host will invite all attendees to perform the check in challenge. Participate and send us a picture of you doing it with the rest of the class! (Photo)

Virtual Playshops

PLAY INSIDE THE BOX: IMPROV COMEDY with ANDEW DAVIES

In this hour-long playshop Improviser Andrew Davies will lead the group in fun games over zoom like ‘Whack-a-mole’ and ‘Emotional Entrances.’ No improvisational experience is required to have more fun in a zoom box, than in an open field at camp. You won’t want to miss this fun adventure in creativity and collaboration, all from your couch! Plus stick around till the end to get some Improv-viral video challenges to make with your quaran-terrific friends and family!

45. Register On Zoom
2 points. Pre-register for this Virtual Playshop. We will be using the registration list from Zoom gathers – nothing for you to submit here! We are offering the same Playshop at two different times, but you only have to go once.
- Register for Sunday, April 26 @ 8pm EST/5pm PST -OR-
- Register for Thursday, April 30 @ 10am EST/7am PST
46. Check In
10 points. Your playshop leader will invite all attendees to perform the check in challenge. Participate and send us a picture of you doing it with the rest of the group! (Photo)
47. Play Challenge
3 points. Take a photo with your pet where you’re making a statue in the exact same pose and if you don’t have a pet pose next to an inanimate object and mimic it.
48. Play Challenge
5 points. Use a Virtual background of a real place you have been and take a photo in zoom of yourself in it. Share the photo to the Expedition Nai HQ facebook group with the post saying, “Where Am I?” Try to stump the group!
49. Play Challenge
8 points. Film anyone in your household and you demonstrating a safe & creative way to greet someone from a social distance.

Build Your Own Jewish Movement Flow with Yoshi Silverstein

Whether for five minutes or two hours, getting regular movement is critical for staying healthy and energized. This playshop will both get you moving and introduce tools for you to program simple movement flow sessions that work with your daily or weekly schedule and bring Jewish inspiration to your movement and mindfulness practices. Participants should wear non-restrictive clothing they can move in, and be in a space with some room to move to the extent possible.

50. Register
2 points. Pre-register for this Virtual Playshop. We will be using the registration list Zoom gathers – nothing for you to submit here! We are offering the same Playshop at two different times, but you only have to go once.
- Register for Tuesday, April 28 @ 2pm EST/11 am PST -OR-
- Register for Wednesday, April 29 @ 10am EST/7am PST
51. Check In
10 points. Your playshop leader will invite all attendees to perform the check in challenge. Participate and send us a picture of you doing it with the rest of the group! (Photo)
52. Build Your Own Jewish Movement Flow Challenge
15 points. Submit your own Jewish movement flow! This can be video or drawings with written description, or fully detailed written description. Include the movement steps, progressions and how you’ve integrated Jewish ideas, traditions, culture, and wisdom. Video should be minimum 15 seconds. (Photo or Video)

Love Yourself as You Love Your Neighbor: Judaism and Self-Compassion with Loren Berman

“I’m such an idiot!” “I don’t deserve that promotion.” Wow! If others spoke to us the way we speak to ourselves, we wouldn’t give them the time of day. How can we be better friends to ourselves when things don’t go our way? Together, we will explore Self-Compassion as a Jewish value and practice developing this trait. You will leave with Jewish sources and ready-made meditations to use when you need them, and hopefully a new friend too.

53. Register
2 points. Pre-register for this Virtual Playshop. We will be using the registration list Zoom gathers – nothing for you to submit here! We are offering the same Playshop at two different times, but you only have to go once.
- Register for Monday, April 27 @ 8pm EST -OR-
- Register for Friday, May 1 @ 2pm EST
54. Check In
10 points. Your playshop leader will invite all attendees to perform the check in challenge. Participate and send us a picture of you doing it with the rest of the group! (Photo)
55. LOVE YOURSELF AS YOU LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR CHALLENGE
4 points. Send a 15-second video of “How would you treat a friend?” (Video)
56. LOVE YOURSELF AS YOU LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR CHALLENGE
4 points. Send a photo of your “Self-Compassion Break” (Photo)
57. LOVE YOURSELF AS YOU LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR CHALLENGE
4 points. Send of a photo of your favorite place to Journal right now. (Photo)
58. LOVE YOURSELF AS YOU LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR CHALLENGE
4 points. Send a 15-second video of your “Supportive Touch.” (Video)

Moishe House Exclusives

59. Register for the Near, Far, Wherever You Are Zoom on 4/27 or 4/30
2 points. Pre-register for one of these trainings. We will be using the registration list Zoom gathers – nothing for you to submit here! (Register on Zoom)
Search Facebook Events for April 27 Zoom Registration Link
Thursday, April 30 @ 2:00pm EST
60. Check in at the Near, Far, Wherever You Are webinar on 4/27 or 4/30
2 points. The Host will invite all attendees to perform the check in challenge. Participate and send us a picture of you doing it with the rest of the class! (Photo)
61. MH Residents Only: Zoom with a Moishe House in another city
2 points. Have your roommates all meet up for a Zoom call with another Moishe House not in your House’s city. (Photo)
62. MH Residents Only: Create a jingle for Moishe House
2 points. If Moishe House had a jingle – what would it be? (Video)

Welcome to the Naiborhood

63. Register for Flagpole Meeting 1
2 points. Pre-register for this Flagpole Meeting. We will be using the registration list Zoom gathers – nothing for you to submit here! We are offering the same program at two different times, but you only have to go once. (Register on Zoom) Sunday, April 26 @ 12pm EST
Thursday, April 30 @ 9pm EST
64. Check in for Flagpole Meeting 1
20 points. Your host will invite all attendees to perform the check in challenge. Participate and send us a picture of you doing it with the rest of the group! (Photo)
65. Challenge Flagpole Meeting 1
8 points. Submit the four things that you all have in common and one thing that none of you have in common from your breakout group. (Photo)
66. Challenge Flagpole Meeting 1
5 points. Record a video of your team playing “Pass the Wooden Spoon” from one zoom box to another zoom box. (Video)
67. Mini Survey 1
2 points. Complete the 1-minute Mini Survey. Send a photo of the confirmation page at the end of the survey. (Photo)
68. Pop Up Challenge - April 24th Only!
5 points. Check your email and the FB Group for details on this week’s Pop Up Challenge. Must be completed on April 24th (in your local time zone).
69. View from My Window
2 points. Send a photo of the view from your window. If you need inspiration – look for the FB group by the same name as the challenge. (Photo)
70. Team Pride
2 points. Take a Team Picture wearing the color in your Team Name. (Photo)